Paper

New owner brings former Idem paper mill to life

A Belgian paper mill, formerly the home of insolvent Idempapers, has been acquired by start-up Virginal Paper and is set to begin operation 12 months after it produced its last grades.

James Cropper profits hit by rising pulp prices

Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has reported a pre-tax profit fall of 18.2% in its annual results as “dramatically rising pulp costs” led to increased costs.

Pureprint launches carbon-balancing service

Pureprint has launched a new service to offer its clients a way to balance the carbon emissions of the paper they use in their printed communications, using Carbon Balanced Paper.

Feldmuehle Uetersen sale confirmed

Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle Uetersen has confirmed that it has been acquired, with more than 95% of jobs saved.

International Paper drops Smurfit Kappa bid

International Paper has dropped its interest in acquiring Smurfit Kappa after a “lack of engagement” by the corrugated packaging giant over the deal.

The Paperbox adds FSC certification

A specialist supplier of card and envelopes set up by a former web offset printer is celebrating after being awarded FSC registration.

Feldmuehle Uetersen sold

Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle Uetersen, which filed for insolvency in January, has been sold.

Paper supply squeeze in face of 'perfect storm'

A “perfect storm” of global events has resulted in long lead times for some paper grades – with mills resorting to allocation for the first time in over a decade – and printers and paper buyers have...

Denmaur splits ops to focus on growth

Denmaur Independent Papers has re-organised its operations to better respond to, and give it a sharper focus on, growth opportunities.

Insolvent German paper mills update on progress

German paper mills Feldmuehle Uetersen and Papierfabrik Scheufelen, which both filed for insolvency in January, have updated on their progress with days to go until bankruptcy proceedings kick off at...

Metsä Board launches new eco-barrier paperboard

Folding boxboard and linerboard producer Metsä Board has developed a new eco-barrier paperboard especially for food service use.

Denmaur to offer free 'paper health checks' at PrintWeekLive!

Paper merchant Denmaur Independent Papers is set to return to PrintWeekLive! when the show opens its doors for 2018 next week, and will be offering free “paper health checks” among a raft of other...